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Volunteers needed to test new vision monitoring app
Latest news, posted 15 June 2020
Volunteers are being asked to test a new app at-home vision monitoring app, which can be used in between clinic appointments.
'My befriendee is an inspiration'
Latest news, posted 16 June 2020
As a former housing officer, Ann Murphy spent much of her career speaking to a wide range of people about a variety of different subjects.So, after retirement she wanted to put her people skills to good use and for the past 18 months she has been volunte…
'We desperately want to change the future for Matilda'
Latest news, posted 22 June 2020
At just three and a half Matilda was diagnosed with macular disease at a routine eye test.Four years on and Matilda has had three injections in her right eye, but her parents remain worried about what the condition will mean for their daughter’s future.H…
'As scientists our ultimate aim is to make people’s lives better'
Latest news, posted 22 June 2020
What is the progress with research into macular disease?
Advice for parents of children with macular disease
Latest news, posted 24 June 2020
When Kay’s daughter Matilda was diagnosed with macular disease at the age of three and a half, many questions went through her mind and she worried about what the future would hold.She is not alone.Macular disease affects people of any age and the news c…
Counsellor steps up to support people living with macular disease
Latest news, posted 30 June 2020
One of the Macular Society’s counselling team has taken on a mammoth walking challenge, along with members of her family, in support of people living with macular disease.Inspired by the number 300 – the number of people diagnosed with macular disease ev…
'Without research we won't move forward with new treatments'
Latest news, posted 1 July 2020
Over the last few months many labs and universities have been forced to close and suspend their research due to the coronavirus outbreak.However, researchers in Bristol have managed to continue with many of their research projects, thanks to social dista…
Exercise can slow or prevent vision loss, study finds
Latest news, posted 2 July 2020
We know regular exercise and a balanced diet are important for general wellbeing and protecting against many health conditions – including protecting your eye health.But, until now, there hasn’t been enough research to determine whether it can delay the …
Can looking into deep red light improve vision for patients with dry AMD?
Latest news, posted 3 July 2020
There have been a number of reports recently about a small LED torch, which emits deep red light helping to improve declining eyesight.With lots of speculation surrounding the latest study, we have looked at the science behind the claims and if it could …
New eye drop may prevent vision loss for RVO patients
Latest news, posted 6 July 2020
Scientists in the United States have developed a new eye drop, which they believe may prevent vision loss after a retinal vein occlusion (RVO).The study, published in Nature Communications, saw researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center con…